How long do I keep a casted foot elevated?!


Question: How long do I keep a casted foot elevated!?
I broke my foot recently and got the cast on two days ago!. I was wondering how long do I keep the foot elevated!? The swelling has gone down so is there any need to keep it up!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
If you're not in pain and it's not swollen, then you don't need to elevate it!. Elevating your foot is just to decrease the swelling!. You can get up and walk around on crutches!. It would probably be good for you!. If you foot starts to swell, then elevate it again until it's not swollen!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

If you are not experiencing pain or swelling, there would be no need to elevate!. If you are on crutches, try standing or walking for 15 - 20 minutes and see what happens!. The worst thing is to become a couch potato!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

call the orthopedist!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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